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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.25, 429.60 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.25, 429.60 and 149.34 is: 224.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.25 : 429.60 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.25/429.60 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.25x = 429.60 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.25x = 64,153.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,153.94/286.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.12

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